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to cut or not to cut
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:41 pm
by azn2nr
my car has lost some front space for a front mount and i need to cut the bumper cover to fit it. is it worth it and should i do it
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:27 pm
by BAC5.2
Up to you really. Is it worth it?
Personally, when I go FMIC, I'm going to try my absolute best to keep it looking relatively stock from the outside.
It all depends on the amount that you want to acheive the outcome. If you REALLY want that FMIC, then cut away. If not, then don't do it.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:00 am
by dzx
CUT
. does cutting the bumper beam compromise structural integrity of the car?
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:51 am
by bignose
dzx, it would seem you are cutting first then asking questions
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:53 am
by dzx
My favorite tool is a hammer....
and my spearco front mount will be going in as soon as i get my transmission fixed.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:59 am
by BAC5.2
dzx wrote:CUT
. does cutting the bumper beam compromise structural integrity of the car?
What do you think? Yes. If you cut the beam, you greatly reduce the ability of the front end to absorb impact.
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 8:48 pm
by azn2nr
not the beam but the plastic itself
the intercooler is small enough to fit under the beam without clearence issues with the ground. the plastic cant be put on without being noched out where the foglight holes are seprated from the main mouth.
also im getting a compression test done hopefuly next week and if it come back good than a vf39 and the intercooler are going in for sure. if it doesnt than its time to look for a new project.
can you say 93 impreza with rs lights and bumper with a L hood and ver 7 sti motor